I can't believe I am seeing Christmas decorations and displays in the stores already and it is still SEPTEMBER!!!! They are right up there next to the Halloween displays. What's with that? Are retailers so desperate for our money that they take three months or one fourth of the year to devote to the commercial aspects of this holiday? It really makes me angry.
About Christmas---since we are so far in debt that Dad, at the age of 68, had to go back to work, please understand that the amount we can give everyone at Christmas will be drastically reduced. It doesn't look like I will get my inheritance from Esther and Floyd before Christmas, so I will be using my Social Security money, so be forewarned. Sorry. I thought we had enough saved to carry us through our retirement, but didn't expect that we would need to give so much financial help to kids and grandkids.
I hate that he has to work. It is hard for me to get by without DeWayne's help for four days each week, and it isn't fair for him to have to work so hard. He has pain in his wrist and suspects carpal tunnel syndrome. If that is the case, he won't be ABLE to work. And I am kind of jealous that he gets to escape all the noise and commotion here and go see new things, places and people. Do I sound frustrated? He will have to buy a trailer, get a camper shell, or rent a room if Michelle gets the teaching job she is hoping for since he has been staying with them! I will be having a shoulder replacement in November or December so he will take off a month then to help me.
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You don't have to send me any x-mas or Christmas money. I would like a really cool letter instead. Maybe something you remember when I was a baby and came to visit you that I could save in my scrapbook.
That is a great suggestion. No promises, but I will see what I can come up with.
I think that you and dad should do like Barry's parents do and send each child or couple a $25 gift card. We have just as much fun spending it on dinner or shopping at Wal-Mart. Remember, it's the thought that counts not the amount of the money or how expensive the gift is. I will work very hard to pay back you and dad after my move. I will make a payment plan of $100 or $200 a month. I know the move will be very expensive and I dont' have a car anymore.
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